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#490 of 635 schools in WV
Nitro High School
High School · Kanawha County Schools · Nitro, WV
A Kanawha County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1300 Park Ave, Nitro, WV 25143
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nitro High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Nitro High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,931/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nitro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,088
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poca High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Saint Albans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 900 | Compare → |
| Cross Lanes Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Teays Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #52 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nitro High School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nitro High School
Nitro High School is a public high school in Nitro, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 798 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nitro High School
What grades does Nitro High School serve?
Nitro High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nitro High School?
Nitro High School has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nitro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nitro High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nitro High School rank in WV?
Nitro High School ranks #490 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Nitro High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nitro High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nitro High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nitro High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nitro High School a charter school?
No, Nitro High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nitro High School a Title I school?
No, Nitro High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 798
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (304) 755-4321
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 25143)
- 9,185
- Area median age
- 42.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25143; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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